Trauma
abuse
dissociation
Clinic for Dissociative Studies
Clinic for Dissociative Studies, UK- CDS UK
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Dr Rachel Thomas, (Director), Consultant Clinical Psychologist and Consultant Adult Psychotherapist
Clinic for Dissociative Studies, UK- CDS UK
London
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0207 794 1655
The Clinic for Dissociative Studies was founded by Dr Valerie Sinason in 1998 as a small specialist outpatient mental health service for people suffering from the range of dissociative disorders. It was established following the completion of a Department of Health-funded research project on alleged organised ritual abuse.
This project had been undertaken by Dr Rob Hale, Consultant Psychiatrist and Psychoanalyst, and Dr Valerie Sinason, Consultant Child Psychotherapist and Adult Psychoanalyst, at the Portman Clinic in London. The research project had found that a significant minority of subjects in the research sample were dissociative. With the aid of the Tavistock and Portman NHS Trust, the Clinic for Dissociative Studies was established as an independent provider to the NHS.
The Clinic for Dissociative Studies, UK- CDS UK, offers individual, couples and family psychotherapy, which can be on an intensive or non-intensive basis.
CDS UK offers multi-disciplinary assessments, which are carried out by a Consultant Psychologist, Psychiatrist and Psychoanalyst/Psychotherapist. Intensive psychotherapy is from twice-weekly. CDS UK usually offer double sessions of 100 minutes' duration, finding that these tend to work better for dissociative individuals in terms of time to work through traumatic material and being able to leave safely at the end of sessions.
Treatment offered is psychoanalytically-informed but is tailored to suit the individual client and can also include different models of therapy according to client need.
ESTD - European Society for Trauma and Dissociation
European Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation
1ste Hogeweg 16-a
3701 HK Zeist
The Netherlands
0031 30 6977841
Aims of the ESTD:
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To promote an increase in the knowledge of Trauma, Dissociation and all disorders related to chronic traumatisation.
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To provide professional and public education about dissociation, trauma and trauma related disorders.
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To support communication and cooperation among clinicians and other professionals in the field of dissociation and trauma.
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To stimulate national and international research projects.
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To provide knowledge and education specifically to those countries in Europe who do not have easy access in this field.
Has a UK Listserve with over 120 professionals, contact: mike.lloyd@cwp.nhs.uk
First Person Plural
PO Box 2537
WOLVERHAMPTON
WV4 4ZL
The UK Survivor-led Association for Dissociative Survivors of Abuse & Trauma and their allies.
First Person Plural is a small UK-wide registered charity led by abuse survivors with first hand experience of complex dissociative distress. We are a membership association open to dissociative survivors, their friends, family & professional allies and anyone with an interest in dissociation who wishes to support our work. Much of our work is achieved through a mutual support model which means that members support each other with self-help tips, information etc through the medium of the newsletter and attendance at occasional open members meetings.
ISSTD - International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation
International Society for
the Study of Trauma and
Dissociation
8400 Westpark Drive
Second Floor
McLean VA 22102
The International Society for the Study of Trauma & Dissociation (ISSTD) is the only international nonprofit professional society that:
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Promotes research and training in the identification and treatment of dissociative disorders,
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Provides professional and public education about dissociative disorders,
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Supports international communication and cooperation among clinicians and investigators working in the field of dissociation, and
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Promotes development of local component groups for study, education and referral.
Izzy’s Promise
Izzy's Promise
1 Victoria Road
Dundee
DD1 1EL
01382 206222
Izzy’s Promise is a charity organisation based in Dundee, Scotland (UK) that offers free and confidential support services to :
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Ritual/organised abuse survivors
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Refugees
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Asylum seekers
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Ethnic minorities
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People trafficked via rituals
As recognised experts in the field of ritual and organised abuse we also:
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Offer training and consultancy services
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Conduct research into causes of ritual abuse and any ways of preventing or relieving the suffering caused by abuse
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Recruit and train volunteers to work towards supporting survivors of ritual/organised abuse and those who support them
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Network with other agencies
NAPAC
National Association of People
Abused in Childhood (NAPAC)
PO Box 63632
LONDON
SW9 1BE
Support Line: 0800 085 3330
NAPAC is the National Association for People Abused in Childhood. We are a registered charity, based in the UK, providing support and information for people abused in childhood.
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PODS - Positive Outcomes for Dissociative Survivors
83a High Street
HUNTINGDON
Cambridgeshire
PE29 9GJ
Office: 01480 878409
PODS raises awareness and provides education and information for people who suffer from a dissociative disorder, including Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID).
PODS provides:
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information and awareness training days/workshops to inform and educate about the reality of living with and recovering from dissociation, trauma and sexual abuse
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resources such as an e-newsletter, Information Booklets and Emergency DID Information cards
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signposting to other helpful organisations
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Pottergate Centre
Remy Aquarone (Director)
The Pottergate Centre for
Trauma and Dissociation
26 Princes Street
NORWICH
NR3 1AE
01603 660029 / 633115
The Centre offers a wide range of services to professionals, to clients who may have a dissociative disorder and to the public at large.
Our experienced team is dedicated to provide the best possible service for this area of complex trauma.
The Pottergate Centre for Dissociation & Trauma offers a wide range of services tailored to the specific needs of individual Professional Services across the country. These include Assessments, Treatment Plans, Consultancy, Training, Court Reports and Research. In addition, we offer supervision, consultancy and support for therapists working with this client group.
Services Offered
Assessment: A full Psychiatric and Dissociative Assessment is undertaken using DES (Dissociative Experience Scale), SDQ20 (Somatoform Dissociation Questionnaire) and SCID D (Structured Clinical Interview for DSM IV Dissociative Disorders). A detailed report is sent that will include a recommended treatment plan.
Treatment Plans: A variety of treatment plans can be offered. This can include any of the following depending on requirements: weekly 2 hour individual therapy ; up to three times a week 50 minute individual sessions; weekly group analytical psychotherapy; local psychiatric cover; short term residential stay.
Consultancy: This is a unique feature that the Centre is able to offer in partnership with the funding body. We are able to meet with the psychiatric team on location and help put together a Care Plan tailored to their requirements and that of the patient in question. This can include training of a local designated psychotherapist; supervision of the individual therapy; initial facilitating of the multi-disciplinary team (Consultant Psychiatrist, GP, CPN, etc). A key element to a good outcome, with this patient group, is a contained holding environment where the patient’s potential for splitting is reduced to a minimum.
Training: Workshops are regularly offered in Norwich and can be organized nationally for both therapists and multi-disciplinary teams.
Reports: The Centre is experienced in undertaking Court Reports as well as assessments for Social Services. We are also able to provide 'Capacity Assessments' for Professional Organisations requiring an independent assessment under the recent Mental Capacity Act 2005.
RAINS - Ritual Abuse Information Network & Support
Ritual Abuse Information Network and Support is a support group and provides information for people working with child or adult survivors of ritual abuse.
They also assist survivors in accessing individual support.
Sidran Institute
PO Box 436
Brooklandville
MD 21022-0436
Because many people underestimate the developmental, emotional, psychological, and spiritual injuries that can result when people experience or witness traumatic events, Sidran Traumatic Stress Institute, Inc. (formerly Foundation) is:
A nonprofit organization of international scope that helps people understand, recover from, and treat:
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traumatic stress (including PTSD)
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dissociative disorders, and
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co-occurring issues, such as addictions, self injury, and suicidality.
We develop and deliver:
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educational programming
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resources for treatment, support, and self-help
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trauma-informed community and professional collaboration projects and
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publications about trauma and recovery